Crash cleared on Garden State Parkway exit in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TWP., NJ – A crash on the Garden State Parkway northbound near Exit 77 to Keswick Road briefly slowed traffic Monday morning before all lanes were reopened, according to the New…
Voluntary Water Conservation Notice for Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Berkeley Township Municipal Utilities Authority (BTMUA) has issued a voluntary water conservation notice to its ratepayers, urging residents and businesses to reduce their water usage amid the current severe…
Berkeley Township Police Arrest Intoxicated Man with Outstanding Warrant
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ— A recent arrest made by the Berkeley Township Police highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to manage public intoxication and related offenses. On May 2, 2024, several officers responded to…
Police Report Details of May Crash in Berkeley
BAYVILLE, NJ— A significant traffic accident involving two vehicles occurred on May 6, 2024, at the intersection of Route 9 and Ocean Gate Drive, prompting a large response from local law enforcement…
Multiple Arrests in Ocean County Drug Bust in Toms River, Berkeley, Lakewood
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer unveiled a three-month investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics in Ocean County. Collaborating agencies identified Nicholas Ryland as a suspect utilizing…
I Do! New Berkeley Township Mayor Officiates First Wedding at Town Hall
Berkeley, NJ – In a momentous occasion at Berkeley Town Hall, Mayor Bacchione had the distinct honor of officiating his first wedding ceremony. The event was made even more special as it…
Berkeley Township House Fire Deemed Accidental by Authorities
Berkeley Township, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has confirmed that a structure fire on Berkeley Avenue, which occurred on February 7, 2024, at around 8:20 p.m., was accidental. The…
Three Charged in Connection with Berkeley Township Drug-Induced Death
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP [BAYVILLE], NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has announced charges against three individuals in relation to a drug-induced death in Berkeley Township. Michael Wormann, Ryan Thompson, and Tina Martinez…
Jewish groups sue UC Berkeley over ‘unchecked’ antisemitism
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – The University of California, Berkeley was sued on Tuesday by Jewish groups who said it has become a hotbed of “unchecked” antisemitism, including at its elite law…
Berkeley Mayor Amato Wins State Senate Race
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato is moving on. On Tuesday night, Amato won his election campaign for state office along with his running mates in the 9th legislative…
Uzi, Drugs, Found in Berkeley Drug Trafficking Bust
BAYVILLE, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that a joint investigation between the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force and Berkeley Township Police led to the arrest of…
Berkeley Twp Man Arrested for DWI and Reckless Driving
BERKELEY TWP, NJ – A 21-year-old local man was arrested on Saturday, August 5th, after failing a sobriety test during a traffic stop at Atlantic City Blvd and Beachwood Blvd. The individual…
Fire Claims Life in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that a fatal fire incident occurred on Wednesday, at approximately 1:50 p.m. at 1 Miles Pond Road, resulting in the…
Berkeley Township Woman Accused of Prescription Fraud and Drug Possession
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 60-year-old woman from Berkeley Township, identified as Candace Colbert, faces numerous charges following an investigation by the Brick Township Street Crimes Unit. On Friday, the unit executed…
Blue Rhino Propane Delivery Truck Involved in Berkeley Crash
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A box truck full of propane tanks crashed into a shop located at the Berkeley Plaza on Route 9 in Bayville today. The extent of the damages and…
Berkeley Dean Appears To Admit Race-Based Hiring Policies: ‘I’m Going To Deny I Said This’
Berkeley Dean Appears To Admit Race-Based Hiring Policies: ‘I’m Going To Deny I Said This’ Jake Smith on June 30, 2023 The Dean of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law…
Berkeley Mayor, Officials Found Guilty By Jury in Workplace Discrimination Case
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A jury was united in finding fault against three Berkeley Township officials in a case alleging workplace discrimination by a Jewish woman, an employee of the township. The…
UC Berkeley Failed To Disclose $220 Million Deal That Benefitted Sanctioned Chinese Companies: REPORT
UC Berkeley Failed To Disclose $220 Million Deal That Benefitted Sanctioned Chinese Companies: REPORT Philip Lenczycki on May 23, 2023 A California university did not report hundreds of millions of dollars in…
Mayor Amato, Berkeley Council oppose toll hikes on Parkway, Turnpike
Berkeley Township, NJ – On Monday night, the Berkeley Township Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the proposed toll increases on the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. The resolution was…
Investigation finds fatal fire in Berkeley accidental
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Wednesday, at around 1:30 pm, a 59-year-old man was discovered in a residence on Tortola Street during a firefighting operation conducted by multiple Berkeley Township fire companies.…
Quick response helped contain brush fire in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On April 3, a brush fire was reported near Louis Ave in Berkeley Township. Patrolman Alex Houle was the first to respond to the scene, where he was…
Man charged for stealing outdoor decorations from homes in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On April 27, Joseph Miceli, 65, was arrested for stealing outside decorations from two residences in Berkeley Township. Patrolman Michael Drybola responded to a report of stolen property…
Berkeley minivan fire caused by faulty equipment
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On April 16, Officer Collin Robertazzi and Patrolman Ed Hendrickson responded to Double Trouble Rd. for a report of a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, they observed a 2013…
Berkeley police arrest two on outstanding warrants
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a series of incidents, Berkeley Township Police arrested two men on outstanding warrants. On April 8, Patrolman Shane Leighton and Officer Michael Gallicchio responded to Lacey Police…
Recreation and open space component of Berkeley Township master plan to be revised
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Berkeley Township Planning Board has announced that it will be holding a hearing to consider amendments to the Recreation and Open Space Inventory Element of the Master…
$1.9 million parcel purchased for open space in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners and Berkeley Township partnered to preserve 46 acres of land in Berkeley Township this week. The land will be added to the…
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